For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,277 students in Medina County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Medina County, TX are D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Medina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'hanis School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 363-7216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 363-7216
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16069 Uvalde St
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Devine Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Atkins Ave
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0495
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0495
Gr: 3-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Devine Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cardinal
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Gr: 3-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: 2-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Bentsen Dr
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
2502 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: PK-1 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Medina County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
P O Box 280
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Medina County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Medina County, TX include D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Medina County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Medina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Medina County include: Mcdowell Middle School vs. D'hanis School, Castroville Elementary School vs. D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School vs. Natalia Elementary School
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